Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Enrofloxacin is dosed at 10–15 mg/kg IM q12h in african grey parrots, per Hawkins MG, Barron H, Speer BL, et al. Birds. In: Carpenter JW, eds. Exotic Animal Formulary, 4th ed., Elsevier Saunders, St. Louis, MO; 2013:183-437. — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.413 (2026-08-01).. Enrofloxacin is used in african grey parrots for Bacterial infections, Bacterial infections (respiratory, GI), Gram-negative enteritis. Routes documented in african grey parrots: IM, PO, SC. A typical adult african grey parrot weighs 0.40–0.65 kg. ExoticRx lists 4 cited dose rules for Enrofloxacin in african grey parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
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| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 10–15 mg/kg | q12h | 7-14 days | Bacterial infections | Moderate | Hawkins MG, Barron H, Speer BL, et al. Birds. In: Carpenter JW, eds. Exotic Animal Formulary, 4th ed., Elsevier Saunders, St. Louis, MO; 2013:183-437. — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.413 (2026-08-01). |
| PO | 15 mg/kg | q12h | 7-14 days | Bacterial infections (respiratory, GI) | Moderate | Flammer K, Aucoin DP, WhittDA. Intramuscular and oral disposition of enrofloxacin in African grey parrots following single and multiple doses. J Vet Pharmacol Therap. 1991;41:359-366. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2885.1991.tb00849.x — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.414 (2026-08-01). |
| PO | 15–20 mg/kg | q12h | 7-14 days | Gram-negative enteritis | Moderate | Flammer K, Aucoin DP, WhittDA. Intramuscular and oral disposition of enrofloxacin in African grey parrots following single and multiple doses. J Vet Pharmacol Therap. 1991;41:359-366. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2885.1991.tb00849.x — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.414 (2026-08-01). |
| SC | 10–15 mg/kg | q12h | 7-14 days | Bacterial infections | Moderate | Hawkins MG, Barron H, Speer BL, et al. Birds. In: Carpenter JW, eds. Exotic Animal Formulary, 4th ed., Elsevier Saunders, St. Louis, MO; 2013:183-437. — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.413 (2026-08-01). |
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Inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, preventing DNA replication and transcription.
Avoid in growing animals (cartilage damage). Do NOT use in cats at doses >5mg/kg (retinal toxicity). Avoid concurrent use with theophylline.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for african grey parrots may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Enrofloxacin dose ranges in african grey parrots, with cited source references: IM 10–15 mg/kg q12h; PO 15 mg/kg q12h; PO 15–20 mg/kg q12h; SC 10–15 mg/kg q12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Enrofloxacin in african grey parrots: IM, PO, SC.
Cited course lengths for Enrofloxacin in african grey parrots include: 7-14 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Enrofloxacin is indicated in african grey parrots for: Bacterial infections, Bacterial infections (respiratory, GI), Gram-negative enteritis.
These are general warnings for Enrofloxacin across species; consult the african grey parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Avoid in growing animals (cartilage damage). Do NOT use in cats at doses >5mg/kg (retinal toxicity). Avoid concurrent use with theophylline.
Why a species-specific page? Enrofloxacin pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in african grey parrots — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.